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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1973
Page
2
Editorial urges reducing shoplifting as an invisible crime costing Oregon merchants 970 000 daily. Governor Tom McCall supports a STEM effort with media participation to deter theft and protect consumers from higher prices.
The South Street Seaport, with the New York City Addiction Service Agency, starts a nonprofit program to train former addicts in inboard and outboard engine mechanics and electrical systems for marine industry jobs. The program, supervised by the Seaport committee, offers near guaranteed placement and plans to graduate about 60 students in year one aboard the General William H Hart.
In 1973 Myrtle Point selects Leo Schmidt to lead the Chamber of Commerce as a live-wire group. The piece lauds the chamber and praises Fire Chief Mitch Myers and the punctual fire drills that boost communal spirit.
In Washington a speaker argues the seniority system in the House locks in power, favoring the longest-serving chairman regardless of ability. He supports selecting leaders by merit, not merely tenure, and notes both parties previously endorsed small reforms.
A nostalgic note highlights potholes at Maple and Bender intersections described as a Grand Canyon of holes. The piece urges drivers to slow down and count hazards while noting the town’s generally quiet crime scene and inviting views.
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